Name: Manual for M 8261-2
Brand: Miele
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Troubleshooting and error codes

What to do if ...	Check whether,
... a programme will not start.	the appliance door is closed properly. ■ the system lock has been activated (see "System lock"). ■ "door" appears in the display. The door has not been opened for a long time (approx. 20 minutes). See "door" message. ■ the appliance is plugged into the mains supply and switched on at the socket. ■ the mains fuse has tripped because the mains voltage or another appliance is faulty (disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and call a qualified electrician or Miele. See "After sales service".).
... a noise can be heard after a cooking programme.	This is not a fault. The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to prevent any humidity building up in the oven, on the control panel or on the oven housing unit. It will switch off automatically.
... the display does not light up.	Check whether, ■ the time of day display has been switched off (press and hold the ⊕ button for a few seconds). ■ the time of day display has been programmed to switch off at night.
... the turntable does not turn smoothly.	Check whether the area underneath the roller ring is clean. Check whether the surfaces between the turntable and the carrier are clean. Remove any soiling.
... food is not adequately defrosted, heated or cooked at the end of the selected cooking duration.	Check whether the correct power level was selected for the duration set. The lower the power level, the longer the duration required. Check whether the programme has been interrupted and not restarted.
... the microwave operation works but not the lighting.	You can then operate the appliance as normal, but not the lighting. Contact Miele if you need to replace the lighting.
... strange noises are heard when the microwave oven is being used.	Check whether, ■ the food is covered with aluminium foil. If so, remove it. ■ Sparks are being created by the use of crockery with a metallic finish. See notes on suitable types of containers.
... the time of day in the display is not accurate.	If there has been a power cut, the time automatically switches back to 12:00. The time of day needs to be re-set. ■ Set the correct time of day.
... food cools down too quickly.	In the microwave oven, food begins to cook from the outside first, the inside of the food relying on the slower conduction of heat. If food is cooked at a high power level, it is possible that the heat may not have reached the centre of the food, so it is hot on the outside but cold in the centre. During standing time heat is transferred to the centre of the food. This may leave the food warm in the middle but cool on the outside. When reheating food with different densities, such as plated meals, it is therefore sensible to select a lower power level and lengthen the duration required.
... the microwave switches itself off during a cooking, reheating or defrosting programme.	There may be insufficient air circulation. Check whether, ■ the air inlet or outlet is blocked. If so, remove it. The appliance switches off automatically in cases of overheating. Cooking can be continued after a cooling-down period. If the microwave oven switches itself off repeatedly, please call Miele.

Manual for M 8261-2

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Troubleshooting and error codes